United made Morecambe winger Garry Thompson their first signing during summer 2008, joining the club on a Bosman free transfer.

The right-sided player made over 300 appearances and signed a three-year deal, before inking a two-year extension in 2010. He is under contract until 2012.

United also have the option of extending the deal by a further year.

Thompson was previously a one club man, described as one of the most exciting players to ever emerge from Morecambe's youth academy.

He was part of the club's rise to the Football League, establishing himself as one of the best widemen in the Conference, and then League Two.

He will go down in Shrimps' folklore after scoring the equalising goal in their Conference play-off final win against Exeter City at Wembley two years ago. Thompson scored eight goals in 42 appearances last season.